Med-Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse
Berlin, VT
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Summary: Med-Surg Telemetry RN

Location: Berlin, VT
Facility Type: Acute Care Medical-Surgical Unit with Telemetry
Unit Beds: 51 beds
Facility Beds: 122 beds
Trauma Level: 3
Contract Length: 32 weeks (approximately 8 months)
Start Date: Must start by 12/22

Unit & Patient Population

• Unit: Med-Surg with Telemetry
• Patient Population: Adults with telemetry needs, post-op ortho, post-op urology and GI, COPD, CHF, diabetes, end-of-life care, dementia, placement needs
• Exclusions: No psych, ICU, or Women & Children’s patients
• Patient Care Modality: Acute medical-surgical with telemetry monitoring
• Telemetry: RN must be certified and experienced in applying, interpreting, and responding to telemetry strips

Experience & Certification Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of med-surg telemetry experience OR 3 years of telemetry experience
• Prior travel experience required
• Must have completed 2 travel assignments in 300+ bed facilities OR previous experience at any UVMHN acute care facility
• EPIC experience within the past 2 years is required
• Certifications required:

  • AHA BLS
  • AHA ACLS
  • NIHSS (must be completed prior to starting)
• Telemetry certification preferred
• Peripheral IV placement preferred

Orientation & Training

• 1-2 precepted shifts plus time with educators before patient contact
• Bi-weekly orientations (Monday sessions)

Work Environment & Schedule

• Nurse-to-patient ratio:

  • Days: 3-5 patients per nurse
  • Nights: 4-6 patients per nurse
• Ancillary support:

  • CNA/PCT support with LNAs assigned at 1:8-10 ratio
  • Unit secretary available 6am-10pm most days
  • Charge nurse 24/7 (no patient assignment)
• Shift hours: 12-hour shifts with option to pick up extra 8-hour shifts
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday requirement: Must work 2 out of 4 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year’s Day)
• Floating: Required but infrequent; float to like units
• Scheduling: Online system, schedules published in advance by manager
• No self-scheduling or block schedules

Unit Specifics & Equipment

• Procedures performed by bedside RN:

  • NG tube insertion
  • Peripheral IV insertion
  • Telemetry strip interpretation and response
• Equipment used:

  • Sigma IV pumps
  • CAAD PCA pumps
  • Kangaroo tube feed pumps
  • GE EKG machines
  • Stryker beds
  • Mindray cardiac monitors
  • Hill-Rom nurse call system
• Respiratory and anesthesia support available 24/7
• Ventilator management by Respiratory Therapists (RT)

Additional Information

• Team-oriented unit with collaboration among RNs, LPNs, and LNAs
• Professional dress code: scrubs (own or provided), closed-toe non-skid shoes, minimal jewelry, groomed hair/beard, no artificial nails
• Documentation system: EPIC
• Medication system: Pyxis
• Reliable personal vehicle strongly recommended due to limited public transportation and housing options up to 15 minutes away
• Free onsite parking available
• On-call rooms reserved for on-call staff only unless emergency

Important Notes

• Must explain any employment gaps over 90 days
• Complete work history including bed count, EMR, and facility type required for submission
• Vehicles should have all-season or snow tires November through April due to weather conditions

This position is ideal for experienced Med-Surg Telemetry RNs with strong telemetry skills, recent EPIC experience, and prior travel assignments in larger acute care settings.